Greenfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Greene County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,137 Population 665/sq mi density
$70,469 Median Income $30,560 per capita
$97,600 Home Value $122,542 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
199 Violent Crime/100K 199 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,469 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density665/sq mi
Coordinates39.3445°N, 90.2082°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.08"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.4 / 100
Community Resilience67.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 105 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 141 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 107 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 101 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 145 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 146 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 149 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 125 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 94 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 104 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 97 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 125 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 105 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 66 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 96 km
Aug 11, 2010 7 km NNW of Bloomsdale, Missouri M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

620 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,089 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 70 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 80 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 97 km 21
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 63 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 67 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 70 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 61 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 35 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 98 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 46 km 1
May 9, 1995 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 75 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 7 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Greenfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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